Role of IL-25, IL-33 and TSLP in the development of corticosteroid resistance

Abstract

Allergy are a common problem all over the world. These include allergic rhinitis, atopic dermatitis and, perhaps the most severe allergic disease, bronchial asthma. All of them have a major impact on quality of life and some are even life-threatening. There are a number of protocols for the treatment of allergy, including treatment with glucocorticosteroids. However, it is worth noting that ~ 10 % of patients do not respond well to this type of therapy. In view of this, the search and study of new targets not only for the treatment of allergic diseases, but also for the prevention of the development of corticosteroid resistance in patients seems relevant. A number of cytokines described in the literature, including IL-25, IL-33 and TSLP are involved in the mechanism of allergic disease development, for example by contributing to Th2-cell activation and initiation of pro-inflammatory cascades, and some of them can influence the appearance of corticosteroid resistance. This review provides information on what we believe to be relevant therapeutic targets that would increase the efficacy of allergy.